When I was working, I was slightly envious of those who were job-free. They could do anything they want, when they want and not have to answer to anyone. Let me tell you something, being job-free has come to be really hard work.
First of all, you don’t know what time it is when you wake up. If it’s too early you have to try to force yourself back to sleep and if it’s too late, do you skip breakfast or eat brunch?
Then comes dressing. Do you chill out in your PJs for a bit or do you start the day dressed to go out? When you go out, do you go to DD or Starbucks? (See previous post for the answer). After your caffeine fix, which do you check first, hotmail or facebook? In the afternoon do you watch reruns of Law & Order or Law & Order SVU?
All of you worker bees out there think being job-free is an easy life of leisure. Luxuries such as health insurance, having your boss to make your decisions for you, and the availability of “me-time” during the seemingly endless hours of your commite. Man, you don’t know how good you have it!
What I have suggested to people is to take an online class. This keeps some structure in your life, you have something to do and dead lines to keep. Another site for learning is The Teaching Company. They offer DVD’s on different subjects taught by university professors. The lectures they do in a class ard done in a studio. At some time in the year all lectures are on sale at 70% off.
http://www.teach12.com/teach12.aspx
Also get out an meet people, you have to network to find that next job.
http://www.meetup.com/